Regional Service Manager - Early Learning Centres
Location: Geelong Region
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $115000-$135000 + OTE (incl Super)
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of early childhood education in Geelong? Jenny’s ELC is looking for a dynamic Regional Support Manager (RSM) to join our passionate team! This is your opportunity to design and deliver exceptional early learning services, support a team of dedicated professionals, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and educators across your region.
About the Role
As the RSM, you will be responsible for the operational excellence, financial performance, safety, and people leadership of our Geelong Centres. Working closely with Centre Directors and the CEO, you will ensure that Jenny’s ELC remains a leader in early childhood education through our positive community engagement, high-quality programs, that exceed industry standards and foster positive outcomes for all.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
Design and deliver high-quality early childhood services that value families and educators while meeting regulatory standards.
Support and guide Centre Directors and Centre leadership teams to execute Jenny’s ELC values and objectives.
Develop and implement policies and procedures in compliance with regulations and Jenny’s ELC standards.
Oversee service presentation standards and ensure consistency across all centres in the region.
Manage the financial performance of each centre, ensuring efficient rostering and recruitment aligned with business goals.
Ensure all eligible centre funding is received, including subsidies and support programs.
Provide regular performance reports
Safety & Compliance
Champion Jenny’s safety framework to maximise the wellbeing of children and staff.
Proactively identify, report, and mitigate risks and potential issues.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and resolve any issue effectively.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, inspiring a diverse team to achieve shared goals.
Mentor and support staff through professional development and engagement initiatives.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance Jenny’s ELC reputation and culture.
About You
You are a genuine and accountable person who has a positive mindset. A person that truly cares about our families, children and team. An inspiring leader, and a passionate advocate for quality early childhood education who aligns with Jenny's ELC values. You thrive in a busy environment and have the skills and experience to support multiple services while delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families, and educators.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience in a similar leadership role within early childhood education or childcare services.
Strong financial skills, including cost accountability and reporting.
Working knowledge of government funding and requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing culturally diverse teams.
Tertiary qualification in Children’s Services, Education, or equivalent.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of Jenny’s Early Learning Centres and Early Childhood Education in Geelong, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining who you are and why you’d be an awesome fit to lead our team.
For a confidential discussion please reach out to our CEO Darren to organise a discussion on 03 54543993
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Choosing the right childcare centre or kindergarten for your child is a big decision for all growing families. At Jenny’s ELC, we understand what our families are looking for in a childcare service: a warm, nurturing and engaging environment, with the support of caring, highly qualified early educators.
It’s all about finding that perfect fit for children and Educators! As a trusted provider of Early Childhood Services, Jenny’s ELC offers care programs for children ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years old, including recognised Preschool Programs at each Centre.
Based in Regional Victoria, our Educators help to build a community that supports children to grow, learn and make a difference!
Choosing the right childcare centre or kindergarten for your child is a big decision for all growing families. At Jenny’s ELC, we understand what our families are looking for in a childcare service: a warm, nurturing and engaging environment, with the support of caring, highly qualified early educators.
It’s all about finding that perfect fit for children and Educators! As a trusted provider of Early Childhood Services, Jenny’s ELC offers care programs for children ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years old, including recognised Preschool Programs at each Centre.
Based in Regional Victoria, our Educators help to build a community that supports children to grow, learn and make a difference!
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